Learn about how to apply for rebates from Seattle Public Utilities and King County for up to 100 % of the total cost of rain gardens and cisterns (super-sized rain barrels). Hear from delighted RainWise homeowners in your neighborhood, meet trained RainWise installers and get set to take the next step for your rebate. Check your eligibility here.

What is RainWise?

More than 500 Seattle homeowners have installed rain gardens and cisterns that are helping to control stormwater runoff and preventing combined sewer overflows as part of the RainWise program in Seattle.

Fall, winter and early spring are great times to start a RainWise project because plants have time to grow healthy roots and with plenty of rain you don't need to water them until summer. Also, contractors who install rain gardens and cisterns tend to be more available fall, winter and early spring.

Take a virtual tour of RainWise projects in Seattle »